How Tim Elsea Turned Mountain Utility Company Profitable Again

Harbor Properties owned the Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort and Mountain Utility Company, a power provider for Sandpoint, Idaho. In 2003, Harbor Properties decided to split the ski resort from the utility company, and hired Tim Elsea to facilitate the transition. He not only succeeded in negotiating the division of the two subsidiaries, but also turned Mountain Utility Company profitable again. His work during this split included negotiating contracts, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and hiring and firing employees during the transition. His long-term plans for the change included developing plans and budgeting requirements to move the sewer system, planning for future expansion of the existing sewer system, adding water capacity to become FireFlow compliant, and planning for future expansion of the water system. Eventually, he successfully applied for regulation from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Tim Elsea’s success in this endeavor is just one example of his dedication to public service and a strong desire to improve the lives of others.

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